Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad: A Fiesta in Your Bowl!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces about 225g rotini or fusilli pasta
• 2 cups cooked corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or queso fresco)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Lime wedges (for serving)
• Cilantro (optional)
• Cotija cheese (optional)